TanoshiSydenham, Christchurch
Tanoshi – Japanese food
Tanoshi – Japanese food
Tanoshi – Japanese food
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Japanese restaurant · Sydenham

Tanoshi

Sydenham, Christchurch Open 7 days · noon – 4 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · noon – 4 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Weekly opening hours for Tanoshi
Mondaynoon – 4 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Tuesdaynoon – 4 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Wednesdaynoon – 4 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Thursdaynoon – 4 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Fridaynoon – 4 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Saturdaynoon – 4 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Sundaynoon – 4 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

About

About Tanoshi

Tanoshi is a Japanese restaurant located at the Sydenham area, in the city of Christchurch, in New Zealand's Canterbury region. It sits right in the heart of Christchurch, within walking distance of the centre.

Expect the flavours of Japan: at Japanese food venues like this, favourites such as sashimi and tonkotsu ramen are usually on the menu. We currently list 83 places in Christchurch in the Japanese category, and Tanoshi is among them.

Tanoshi is open seven days a week. The earliest start is noon on Mondays, and the latest finish is 10 pm on Mondays. Like many traditional restaurants, it closes between lunch and dinner service on several days, so check the times before heading over mid-afternoon. In total it trades for about 63 hours each week.

Facilities and services recorded for Tanoshi include outdoor seating. As a rough guide, expect to spend about $40–$70 a head at a Japanese restaurant like this. The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Japanese restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Desserts & DrinksSake

By the glass

$10–16

Small PlatesEdamame

Salted soy beans

$6–8

Sushi & SashimiSalmon sashimi

NZ king salmon (8 pieces)

$20–28

Sushi & SashimiMixed sashimi

Salmon, tuna and kingfish

$28–40

MainsTeppanyaki set

Meat, seafood and vegetables from the hot plate

$38–60

Small PlatesChicken karaage

Japanese fried chicken with mayo

$13–17

Plan your visit

When is Tanoshi busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at Japanese restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Tanoshi

Where is Tanoshi?

Tanoshi is at Sydenham, Christchurch, about 200 m from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Tanoshi's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday noon – 4 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Tuesday noon – 4 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Wednesday noon – 4 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Thursday noon – 4 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Friday noon – 4 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Saturday noon – 4 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Sunday noon – 4 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Tanoshi open on weekends?

Yes – Tanoshi is open on both Saturday (noon – 4 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm) and Sunday (noon – 4 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm).

What kind of food does Tanoshi serve?

Japanese food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Japanese restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Tanoshi?

As an estimate, a meal at a Japanese restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Tanoshi?

The closest is The Loft Bar (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

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